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Introduction to CCAO New Member Training Seminar February 8, 2015
Introduction to CCAO
New Member Training Seminar
February 8, 2015
CORSA is a property and liability risk sharing pool that was established by CCAO in 1987, when Commercial liability insurance for counties was either unavailable or unaffordable.
CORSA was incorporated on April 22, 1987 as a not-for-profit corporation.
CORSA is governed by a nine member Board of Directors which consists of Commissioners from Member Counties.
Teresa Bemiller - Knox Barbara Queer - Ashland Chris Day- Preble Steve Stolte - Union Jack Evans - Miami Tom Wheaton - Carroll Paul Haller - Jackson Tony Zartman - Paulding Tom Kime - Defiance
Counties-
65 of Ohio’s 88 counties are CORSA members
Multi-County Facilities -
27 members, most of which are multi-county
correctional/juvenile detention facilities, Job &
Family Services, and Council of Governments
CORSA Member Counties
The Greatest Success in Intergovernmental Relations.
Public Entities joining together to provide greater value to their constituents.
85% of public entities in U.S. are in risk pools.
Ohio Township Association, Ohio Municipal League, and Ohio School Boards Association sponsor risk pools.
Net Assets: $68.9M
Owned by Members, Used for Benefit of Members
Reduce Costs
-Loss Fund Dividend: $1,600,000 -Loss Control Incentive Program: $ 600,000
Cyber Liability Coverage: $553,000
Risk Management Services: $1,471,000
$4,224,000
The mission of the County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA) is to provide members with comprehensive property and liability
coverage and high quality Risk Management Services at a stable and competitive cost.
Property Cyber Liability
Employee Dishonesty Employment Practices
Auto Violation of Civil Rights Road and Bridge Liability Jail Liability
Sewer Back-up Law-Excessive Use of
Child Protection Force
Human Resources Helpline - Members contact employment law attorneys for assistance with issues such as pending disciplinary actions, terminations, layoffs, FMLA, and discriminatory/harassment actions
Personnel policies tailored to all county offices, boards, and departments
Employment practice seminars at county locations
National Safety Council certified Defensive Driving courses tailored to meet the needs of different county departments, taught by CORSA staff and consultants at county locations
On-Line Training (CORSA University) - Members access 20 courses, on a variety of human resource, defensive driving, and general risk management topics
Review of contracts
Risk Control for Law Enforcement Liability Law Enforcement Risk Control Consultant works with Sheriffs
and correction facilities on best practices for law enforcement.
Law Enforcement Hot Line enables Sheriff ’s and correction facilities to contact CORSA for questions on all aspects of criminal justice
Model Policies and Procedures
On-Line training for over 100 topics on law enforcement liability
Regional Risk Management Seminars
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber Liability Coverage
Model Policies & Procedures
Cyber Best Practices Guidelines
Regional Training Seminars
Preventative Maintenance Program Preventative maintenance software for coordinating the
inspection, maintenance, and repair of premises, buildings, and equipment
Reduce Maintenance Costs
Member equity used to subsidize 75% of costs
Departmental Risk Control Training
Loss Control Visits
Property Appraisals
Flood Zone Identification
Claim service is provided by adjusters employed by CORSA who are accountable only to and work only for CORSA members
CORSA claim staff have working relationships with the various county departments and offices, they understand the complexities of county government, and they have expertise in the immunities and defenses available to counties
Defense counsel nationally recognized for their expertise in defense of state and federal claims
• Owned by counties – governed by counties - service to counties
• Protection tailored to county government
• Risk Management services not available from any other pool or insurance company
• Responsive Claim and Litigation Management
• Local service provided by local insurance agent
• Cost Savings!
Stable and competitive Program Costs
Lower operational costs
Increased operational efficiency
David Brooks, Managing Director
Property and Casualty Insurance
Direct Dial: 614-220-7988
Toll Free (Ohio Only) 888-757-1904
